County Parks - Apshawa Preserve

Apshawa Preserve - West Milford, NJ

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Passaic County's 512-acre Apshawa Preserve, located in the Highlands region of New Jersey, includes a 43-acre reservoir and miles of hiking trails. and is located adjacent to a 68-acre tract owned by the New Jersey Conservation Foundation (NJCF).

The Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders has formed a "public-not for profit" partnership with the New Jersey Conservation Foundation to oversee the property. The mission of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation since 1960 is to preserve New Jersey’s land and natural resources to benefit all.

The Apshawa Preserve is open from dawn to dusk for recreation such as bird watching, hiking and picnicking. Maps of the property and trail signs will be available in the near future. Since parking is not yet available at the site access at this time is on a walk-in basis. Please check back to our website for the latest updates on parking availability.